Tag: Hurricane Helene

New damage delays I-40 reopening in North Carolina closed by Helene

WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — The reopening of a section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene's historic flooding...

NC Republicans hijack Hurricane Helene relief bill in shameful GOP power grab | Opinion

North Carolina Republicans hit a new low this week – even for a party known for the ways they’ve tried to subvert democracy...

Mysterious Secret Santa gives thousands of dollars to North Carolina victims of Helene

Every year, this anonymous, wealthy businessman travels the country during the holidays, giving away about $100,000 in $100 bills. The money goes to...

Vance tells residents in hurricane-stricken North Carolina that they haven't been forgotten

FAIRVIEW, N.C. (AP) — Vice President-elect JD Vance on Friday assured residents of western North Carolina still cleaning up from Hurricane Helene that...

Driver dies after crashing on hurricane-damaged highway in North Carolina

WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A driver has died after going around a barricade on a hurricane-damaged North Carolina highway that became a symbol...

Helene killed more than 600,000 trout at an NC fish farm. How long will recovery take?

Nearly 600,000 trout grown by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission died at a McDowell County hatchery during the rains brought by Hurricane Helene,...